Independent

Independent Voice for California: Culotti’s Plan

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…Agriculture is the heartbeat of Culotti’s campaign. She repeatedly highlights California’s 84,000 small farmers, many of whom struggle with infrastructure, distribution, and market access. Her proposals include: Shared transportation and…

Independent

California Governor Race Heats Up as Independent Candidate Pushes for Ag-Focused Reform

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…infrastructure, and accountability in state spending. Culotti, running outside the traditional two-party system, made it clear her campaign is focused on challenging what she described as a broken political structure…

Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail: A Defining Route in American Agriculture History

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours

…end of practical travel for many settlers. These early limitations highlight the difficulty of westward expansion and the gradual development of infrastructure necessary to support migration and agriculture. A Pathway…

California agriculture

Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

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…Reality Water continues to dominate the conversation. While critics argue California has underbuilt infrastructure, Ross pointed to major regional investments in conservation, groundwater cleanup, and storage. Still, large-scale projects remain…

California Ag Secretary

California Ag Secretary Karen Ross Discusses Future of Farming, Water, and Regulation Challenges

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…including reduced snowpack reliability, as a major factor impacting water availability. While some argue the issue is tied to infrastructure, she stressed that shifting hydrology must also be considered. “Our…

California Agriculture

California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Ryan Jacobsen at Fresno State

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…to be implemented, despite their feasibility. He also pointed out a contradiction: California leads the world in ag technology, yet still lags in key areas like water infrastructure and even…

Steve Hilton

Steve Hilton Calls for “Abundance and Growth” in California Agriculture

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…many bureaucrats’ making life impossible… that’s what we’ve got to deal with.” His proposed solution: aggressively cut both regulations and the administrative systems behind them. Rethinking Infrastructure Spending Hilton also…

Chad Bianco

Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”

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…of water—estimated at 70–80%—that flows unused into the ocean. He proposed several solutions: Building more reservoirs Improving water storage infrastructure Ensuring farmers receive 100% of their water allocations Bianco emphasized…

Butler Manufacturing

Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings

DanAmerican Agriculture History Minute, This Land of Ours, Water

…construction, the Butler brothers helped shape modern agricultural infrastructure. Their legacy continues to be felt today, as efficient storage systems and durable metal structures remain essential components of agricultural operations…

California farming

California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview

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…storage Improve infrastructure Deliver water efficiently across the state According to him, these steps would benefit not just farmers, but fish populations, consumers, and the environment alike. The Rising Cost…